Woodley v. Philip Morris

Summary

In this tobacco trial, Calvin Woodley developed laryngeal cancer after smoking cigarettes for over five decades. Woodley claims that years of smoking Philip Morris' Marlboro brand cigarettes caused this cancer, and that Morris failed to warn him of the risks of cigarettes.

Representatives for defendant Philip Morris counter that warnings were present on packs of cigarettes for years and Woodley was aware of the danger, yet chose to continue smoking.

Outcome

Verdict for plaintiff.
Total damages: $5 million.